Senior Director - Academic Affairs

Description Management/Leadership Req #: 80025

Summary:

The Senior Director - Academic Affairs will serve in a strategic and operating leadership role within Academic Affairs at MaineHealth, encompassing the Department of Medical Education, the Research Institute, and the Innovation Center. This individual will oversee functions and performance of corporate administration that include but are not limited to: Organizational Development; Information Technology; Real Estate and Facilities Planning; Faculty Appointments and Promotions; Contracts and Agreements; Intellectual Property; Academic and Strategic Partnerships; Personnel Performance and Interventions; Philanthropy and Grants; Process Improvement and Performance; Communications and Marketing; Community Benefit; and Business and Strategic Planning and Development. In concert with leadership, the Senior Director will design tactics to meet strategic financial, operational, academic, and administrative goals. The position is a member of the Academic Affairs Cabinet, which includes the Vice Presidents/Senior Directors of Education, Research, and Innovation. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education:

Master's degree in administration (MBA, MHA, MPA) or other related field required. Doctoral degree preferred.

License/Certifications:

N/A Experience:

5 years of senior executive or leadership experience in an organizational setting. Healthcare and/or academic medical center experience preferred.

Additional Skills/Requirements Required:

Proven success in progressive leadership positions and assuming increased work responsibility, demonstrating a broad knowledge base for the key functions of a complex organization. Ability to lead policy development, strategic planning, program and project administration, with strong financial and management reporting expertise. Demonstrated leadership, analytical, and organizational skills; communicates effectively across all organizational levels and stakeholders; able to work independently in alignment with institutional goals and during periods of change.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred:

Knowledge of research and quality regulatory requirements, medical education and faculty affairs, customer service and conflict resolution, and innovation pathways within complex, evolving organizations. Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org. Additional Information With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it. We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today. If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org